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<title><![CDATA[NFL mailbag - Rookie minicamp first impressions]]></title>
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John Clayton presents some first impressions from rookie minicamps and answers reader questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 12, 2013 09:15:13 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2013 NFL combine -- Friday observations about offseason, Weeden and more]]></title>
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Will the NFL push back the dates on the offseason? Not if the players' union has anything to say about it, writes John Clayton.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 22, 2013 14:57:52 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[John Clayton's Last Call]]></title>
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The Week 1 performances of rookie QBs ranged from superb (Robert Griffin III) to downright dreadful (Brandon Weeden), writes John Clayton.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 04, 2012 09:08:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Clayton mailbag: Rookie QBs look good in Week 1 of preseason]]></title>
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Despite a lack of work with their teams in the offseason, rookie quarterbacks looked pretty good in Week 1 of the preseason, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 13, 2011 09:43:21 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: 2011 schedule set up nicely for NFC East, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers]]></title>
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The 2011 schedule looks favorable for the NFC East, as well as the Steelers and Ravens, John Clayton writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 19, 2011 05:20:21 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Clayton: Secondary concerns could turn Ravens into primarily an offensive team]]></title>
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Because their secondary is battered, the Ravens must lean more heavily than ever on their offense, John Clayton writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 31, 2010 01:29:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[With the current labor issues hovering over the league, any extra case of player overuse won't be tolerated]]></title>
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With the current labor issues hovering over the league, any extra case of player overuse won't be tolerated, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 19, 2010 07:33:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons should be even better in his third season]]></title>
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Matt Ryan studied tapes of five of the league's elite quarterbacks in the offseason, so expect the Atlanta quarterback to be even better in his third season, John Clayton writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 16, 2010 04:18:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: The New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets had the best offseasons in 2010]]></title>
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Bold moves and shrewd drafting helped the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins dominate the offseason, writes John Clayton.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 06, 2010 05:44:48 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Source: Cincinnati Bengals retain offensive line coach Paul Alexander]]></title>
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The Cincinnati Bengals, who finished the season with two disappointing losses, started the offseason strong Wednesday by retaining offensive line coach Paul Alexander, according to a source.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 13, 2010 10:43:31 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Orleans Saints sign ex-Pro Bowl CB Chris McAlister]]></title>
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Down two cornerbacks because of injuries, the New Orleans Saints reached an agreement Tuesday with veteran Chris McAlister.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 17, 2009 15:04:42 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New England Patriots terminate Greg Lewis' contract]]></title>
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The Patriots terminated the contract of veteran wide receiver Greg Lewis, according to a source.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 07, 2009 13:01:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[St. Louis Rams acquire wide receiver Ronald Curry, send defensive end Orien Harris to Detroit Lions]]></title>
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The Rams picked up much-needed wide receiver help when they acquired veteran Ronald Curry from the Lions in exchange for defensive end Orien Harris.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 22, 2009 08:39:33 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Jake Delhomme's style, skills still fit Carolina Panthers' formula]]></title>
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Jake Delhomme is 34. He's coming off a disastrous playoff loss. Should the Panthers be worried? Not at all. Delhomme is a winner and still a perfect fit for coach John Fox's style, writes John Clayton.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 16, 2009 03:19:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[John Clayton examines the 10 best offseasons in the NFL]]></title>
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The Seahawks had the best offseason in the NFL. Here are nine other teams that appear to have made significant strides.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 07, 2009 04:13:52 PDT</pubDate>
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